Production Supervisor - Timber Industry

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT001443/JA

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

22000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town

An established hardware and timber business, supplying and processing timber and board products, is seeking an experienced Production Manager / Assistant Production Manager to manage its production and associated warehouse operations.

The position requires a hands-on manufacturing leader who can manage a sizeable production team, plan workflow, maintain quality and output, control stock and ensure customer deadlines are consistently achieved.

Salary: Market Related
Benefits: Provident Fund after 6 months

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Manage and supervise a production team of 20+ staff . Plan daily production according to customer orders and deadlines. Monitor production output and quality standards. Set up equipment and coordinate maintenance and servicing. Manage stock requirements to meet production needs. Oversee warehouse operations and stock storage. Supervise the loading of customer orders. Assist with HR matters involving production staff. Maintain OHS standards. Ensure production areas remain clean, organised and efficient. Maintain production records and administration. Coach, mentor and develop employees. Participate as a member of the management team. Requirements Grade 12 \/ Matric. 5+ years' Production Manager \/ Production Supervisor experience. Proven experience managing 20+ production staff . Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous. Strong technical aptitude and manufacturing knowledge. Experience within timber, woodworking, shopfitting, engineering, packaging, printing, metal or plastics manufacturing advantageous. Strong production planning and organisational ability. Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. Computer literate - Excel and Outlook. Forklift license advantageous. OHS experience advantageous. Able to manage deadlines and work effectively under pressure. Strong but fair people-management style. Working Hours Monday-Friday: 08:00-17:00 Saturday: 08:00-13:00 The ideal candidate will be a structured, practical production leader with a strong focus on quality, productivity, people management and continuous improvement .

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